RIFLE — The horse that was shot and apparently left for dead near Rulison earlier this month is doing well, and is slowly working toward a full recovery.
“I stopped and spent some time with him yesterday,” said veterinarian Liz Chandler, who has been caring for the animal. “He is doing much better.”
The horse, which Chandler is calling “Lou” for now, is eating complete pellet ration feed, which Chandler is softening for him, because it seems painful for him to chew hay.
Lou was found wounded and bleeding from a small caliber gunshot to his nose. An exit wound was found about five inches under his right ear. Chandler said that Lou suffered a fractured sinus cavity from the impact of the bullet.
She added that a passing motorist heading toward Grand Junction spotted the horse on the north side of Interstate 70 on Nov. 9, and contacted the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with informatio about the crime is asked to call (970) 945-0101 or report online at www.garcocrimestoppers.com.
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